NEW YORK (MedscapeWire) May 14 — Although conventional wisdom suggests vocal cord nodules are the most common cause of chronic hoarseness in children, laryngeal reflux is more likely to blame, and ...

Background and Aim: Little is known about the difference between patients of chronic laryngitis with and without troublesome reflux symptoms. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical ...

These are some of the most common issues that a sore throat could be the first indicator of a more pressing issue.

Straining one s voice is an obvious cause of both acute and chronic laryngitis. Other chronic causes of laryngitis include inhalation of noxious chemicals and solvents particularly cigarette smoking ...

It’s normal to have a hoarse voice here and there. But if you find that you’re regularly raspy, you could be dealing with a condition called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), a.k.a. “silent reflux.” For ...

Always ask about hoarseness and quality of voice in a history of any child presenting with cough or asthma-like symptoms. Children presenting with what appears to be an acute onset of hoarseness, ...

From air pollution to acid reflux to vocal over-use, a variety of factors can inflame your vocal cords Losing your voice or waking up raspier than usual can be unsettling, especially if you rely on ...

These are some of the most common issues that a sore throat could be the first indicator of a more pressing issue.